Laurel Suderland, a childhood friend of Queen Victoria, must pose as a young rich widow - a husband hunter, infiltrate the secret circle of the queen's cousin and find out whether he is really plotting against his monarch. However, the young spy meets a worthy opponent. Secret agent Aidan Phillips, who is working on the same case, will not tolerate competition, especially from a charming lady. He prepares to teach Laurel a cruel lesson, but very soon he realizes that he has fallen recklessly in love...